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Jan M.

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Head of Finance

Hamburg
Jan M.

Last position:

Head of Finance at Sterlix GmbH

Sterlix GmbH is a company founded in 2016 that specializes in innovative digital solutions for ordering and payment in the hospitality and retail sectors. It offers products such as self-order terminals, web apps and AI self-checkout systems to optimize customers’ business processes and increase customer satisfaction.

  • Professional, organizational and disciplinary management of accounting (5 employees)
  • Implementation of a finance department (introduction of DATEV and S-Firm)
  • Responsible preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Preparation for and participation in shareholder and management meetings
  • Professional training of employees (accounting and tax topics)
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Torsten L.

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Technical design and development of frontend and backend for e-waste-race.de / textil-race.de

Hamburg
Torsten L.

Last position:

Technical design and development of frontend and backend for e-waste-race.de / textil-race.de at Das macht Schule gemeinnützige GmbH

  • Creation of a platform where schools can run competitions to collect e-waste or old textiles
  • Development of a shared PHP backend for administration by the client
  • Connection of two separate WordPress sites via REST API
  • Development of a custom WordPress theme with an extensive login area for students
  • Setup of normally editable content pages using Elementor
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Michael M.

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IT Project Manager / Scrum Master / Product Owner / IT Manager

Rellingen
Michael M.

Last position:

IT PROJECT MANAGER (MS Exchange) at Statutory Health Insurance on behalf of Randstad Digital Germany (formerly AUSY Technologies Germany)

Migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 and Exchange Online, as well as the introduction of a backup solution and an archiving solution. The goal was a secure, compliant, and high-performance modernization of the email and archiving infrastructure.

Responsibilities as IT PROJECT MANAGER: Overall project management and operational control / Ensuring adherence to costs and resources / Ensuring achievement of project objectives / Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and compliance guidelines, including ISMS, ITIL, and data protection regulations / Preparing and delivering management reports for the project sponsors and project committee / Coordinating interdisciplinary teams from Exchange, network, data protection, and IT security / Planning and executing the system migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 / Planning and executing the system migration from Exchange 2019 to Exchange Online / Planning and implementing a backup solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating an EU-wide tender for an archiving solution including market analysis with potential vendors / Planning and implementing an archiving solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating and preparing the necessary BAS notifications in the project context / Coordinating and aligning with stakeholders (e.g. business units, external service providers, and suppliers) for requirements definition and implementation

Technical environment: MS Exchange 2016, MS Exchange 2019, MS Exchange Online, MS Office, MS Planner, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Teams

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Semir A.

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Engineering Manager

Hamburg
Semir A.

Last position:

Engineering Manager at Grafana Labs

  • I lead a team of 10 engineers across EMEA split into 2 squads (ingest and query), focused on developing the next generation of logging systems.
  • Leading the Loki team in Europe, overseeing the logging solutions at Grafana. I manage a diverse team of engineers, ranging from mid-level to principal, ensuring we deliver top-tier results.
  • One of our key achievements has been the successful development and launch of ExploreLogs and AdaptiveLogs.
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Kai N.

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Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver)

Ahrensburg
Kai N.

Last position:

Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver) at Collins Aerospace

  • Continued updates to NavHub GPS server firmware on ARM system
  • Developed embedded C/C++ code using Eclipse, embedded Linux, GCC
  • Implemented web UI with JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, CSS, HTML
  • Configured HTTPS/PKI setup using OpenSSL and Nginx
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Kamila M.

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Marketing Manager & Consultant

Hamburg
Kamila M.

Last position:

Marketing Manager & Consultant at Die Meisterei

  • Development of global brand films for a YouTube series with a focus on sustainable energy solutions
  • Support of market research studies to optimize communication strategies, content, and formats
  • Consulting and refining brand positioning and communication approaches for startups
  • Development of communication materials along the customer journey for online and offline touchpoints

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Statistics of experts using C++

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

28 years (Germany: 23 years)

C++ experts in Hamburg have 28 years of professional experience on average. It is 5 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 23 years.

Position duration

2.3 years (Germany: 3.3 years)

C++ experts in Hamburg stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.3 years.

Positions per freelancer

16 (Germany: 15)

C++ experts in Hamburg have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 15.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

C++ experts in Hamburg have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense

C++ experts in Hamburg are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense.

Certification focus areas

Accounting, Finance, Logistics

C++ experts in Hamburg earn their certifications most often in Accounting, Finance, and Logistics.

Bachelor's degree or higher

67% (Germany: 83%)

67% of C++ experts in Hamburg hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 16% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 83%.

Master's degree or higher

33% (Germany: 52%)

33% of C++ experts in Hamburg hold at least a Master's degree. It is 19% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 52%.

Certifications per freelancer

3

C++ experts in Hamburg hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

C++ experts in Hamburg most often speak German, English, and Arabic.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of C++ experts in Hamburg speak two or more languages. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 21 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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43% of C++ experts in Hamburg charge less than €720 per day.
43% of C++ experts in Hamburg charge between €800 and €880 per day.
14% of C++ experts in Hamburg charge €880 or more per day.
<€720 €800-​880 €880+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Hamburg are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates of experts in Hamburg using C++

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 753 €
Germany avg. 791 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 800 €
Germany median 800 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 21 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

C++ experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (75%)
  • Manufacturing (75%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (50%)
  • Energy (50%)
  • Advertising (38%)
  • Food and Beverage (38%)
  • Healthcare (38%)
  • Real Estate (38%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What C++ is used for

C++ is a compiled programming language for software that needs speed, control and predictable resource use. Companies use it for embedded devices, desktop applications, game engines, trading systems, robotics, scientific software and backend services where latency matters. Its support for object-oriented, generic and modern systems programming makes it suitable for large, long-lived codebases.

Core ecosystem

C++ work often spans the standard library, templates, concurrency, memory management and build systems. Specialists may use CMake, Ninja, Conan or vcpkg, alongside compilers such as GCC, Clang and Microsoft Visual C++. Common project environments also include Qt, Boost, Unreal Engine, Linux, Windows and real-time operating systems.

  • Design interfaces and modular components
  • Configure portable builds and dependency management
  • Profile CPU, memory and I/O behaviour
  • Add automated tests and continuous integration

Typical project work

C++ experts contribute wherever hardware and software must work closely together or response times must stay consistent. Their deliverables can include device firmware, simulation tools, media pipelines, computer-vision modules, network services and high-throughput data processing. They also modernise older code without disrupting production systems.

When companies bring in specialists

Freelance expertise helps when a team needs focused capacity for a demanding release, a difficult performance issue or a migration to modern C++. It is also valuable when a product requires skills in embedded Linux, GPU computing, real-time constraints or cross-platform delivery. In Hamburg, this can support industrial, logistics, mobility and maritime technology projects while keeping collaboration remote, hybrid or on-site.

  • A service misses latency or throughput targets
  • An embedded product needs safer, maintainable code
  • A legacy codebase needs measured modernisation
  • A build pipeline fails across operating systems

What strong professionals bring

Strong C++ professionals reason precisely about ownership, lifetimes, data structures and concurrency. They choose abstractions carefully, measure before optimising and explain trade-offs in terms of reliability, performance and maintenance. Look for evidence of profiling, testing, code review and clear documentation, not only familiarity with language features.

Collaboration and delivery

C++ projects benefit from a clear build environment, reproducible tests and early access to hardware, interfaces or representative workloads. Remote specialists can work effectively with repositories, CI pipelines, issue tracking and shared debugging sessions; on-site work may help when laboratory equipment or physical devices are central. German and English communication should match the needs of the Hamburg team and its suppliers.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about C++.

C++ is used for embedded control systems, robotics, games, desktop software, simulation, computer vision and high-performance backend services. It is a strong fit when predictable timing, efficient memory use or direct hardware access matters.

C++ has a broad existing ecosystem, mature libraries and a large base of production code. Rust offers stronger compile-time memory-safety guarantees, while C++ may be the practical choice when a team depends on established frameworks, hardware SDKs or a substantial existing codebase.

A strong C++ specialist may also bring Linux, embedded systems, networking, multithreading, SQL, Python, GPU programming or Qt experience. Knowledge of CMake, Git, CI, debugging tools and performance profiling is often just as important as language knowledge.

The right level depends on system risk, codebase size and technical constraints rather than a fixed number of years. C++ work involving real-time behaviour, unsafe legacy code or hardware integration calls for a specialist who can show comparable deliveries and disciplined testing.

Yes. C++ projects can be handled remotely through source control, reproducible builds, CI and shared debugging sessions. On-site collaboration in Hamburg is useful when physical devices, test benches or restricted laboratory environments are central to delivery.

C++ is often preferred when fine-grained memory control, native integration, low latency or strict resource limits are central. Go and Java can reduce development complexity for many services, so the choice should follow performance needs, platform constraints and the existing team skills.

Ask how the specialist handles ownership, exceptions, concurrency, testing and build reproducibility. A capable C++ freelancer should explain profiling results, review trade-offs clearly and provide examples of maintainable code rather than relying on clever language features.

A C++ engagement may involve product code, hardware interfaces, simulation or performance-sensitive services. Teams may work in German or English and use remote, hybrid or on-site routines, so specialists should clarify toolchains, target platforms, access to equipment and release responsibilities early.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 753 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (13%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Manufacturing (75%), and Aerospace and Defense (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used C++ in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Product Development (75%), and Project Management (63%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used C++

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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